I just reinstalled Win 7, My Book 3.0 no longer recognized. Need a driver?

Pete77 · December 29, 2012, 8:27pm

I just reinstalled Win 7 64 bit, My Book 3.0 no longer recognized. It has been working fine. I need this backup! Do I need a driver?

Alucardx23 · December 30, 2012, 10:45pm

Check if its recognized on the disk management window.

Joe_S · December 31, 2012, 4:40am

Also try different USB ports and a USB 2.0 one. That will help narrow things down.

Joe

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